Individuals and team projects of the same scientific discipline will compete in the same category. Students will select a project category and type (individual/team) during registration.
A team consists of 2 or 3 members.

JUNIOR DIVISION - NEW CATEGORIES (Grade 6)Behavioral and Consumer Sciences These projects will explore consumer products and the science of how people respond to the world around them. The areas include: Consumer Related

Consumer Product Testing

Consumer Product Design and Enhancements

Comparisons and Evaluation of Commercially Available Products
Behavioral Science Related

Psychology

Human and Animal Behavior

Learning and Perception

Educational and Testing

Surveys

Biological Sciences These projects will explore living things, including plants, animals and humans, and the things which affect them. The area includes: Life Science Related

Biology, Botany & Zoology

Photosynthesis

Plant Growth

Biochemistry

Genetics & Inherited Traits
Health Related

Nutrition

Human and Animal Behavior

Allergies

Exercise

Studies of Animal/Human Health

Chemistry These projects will explore chemistry, which includes study of any kinds of chemicals. These areas include: Chemistry Related

Organic & Inorganic Chemistry

Chemical Compounds

Household Chemicals (chemistry focus, not functional emphasis)

Chemical Engineering
Note: If the project focuses on the biological impact/effect of the chemical, then the project should be placed in the biological category.

Physical Sciences & Engineering These projects will explore physics which includes our mechanical world, and engineering, which includes building things and solving problems: Physics Related